Accident Low Severity Resolved

Traffic collision, rear-end on I-5 N/B

A minor accident was reported on I-5 N/B near Carlsbad on January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM. 3 parties involved.

Primary factor: VC 22350 UNSAFE SPEED:PREVAIL COND. Near PALOMAR AIRPORT RD.

Road

I-5 N/B

Area

Carlsbad

Address

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Started

Jan 16, 9:15 AM

Last Updated

9 months, 1 week ago

Jan 16, 9:15 AM

Resolved

Jan 16, 9:15 AM

Coordinates

33.1272, -117.3250

Involved Parties 3 partys

Driver At Fault Male age 28

Vehicle

KIA RIO

Direction

Speed Limit

70 mph

Movement

Proceeding Straight

Sobriety

Had Not Been Drinking

Driver Female age 17

Vehicle

BMW 320I

Direction

Speed Limit

70 mph

Movement

Proceeding Straight

Sobriety

Had Not Been Drinking

Driver Female age 22

Vehicle

TOYT CAMRY

Direction

Speed Limit

70 mph

Movement

Proceeding Straight

Sobriety

Had Not Been Drinking

Injuries 2 persons

Occupant F age 16 · PassengerFrontRight

Unknown

Occupant F age 51 · PassengerFrontRight

Unknown

Source: ccrs · ID ccrs-5027166 First seen Jan 16, 2026 9:15 AM

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